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II.1.1) Title
Agency Recruitment Services Tender
Reference number: PROC KB ITT 1186
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79600000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The University is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to engage with recruitment specialists to undertake recruitment from Executive to Academic roles under five Lots.
We are looking for agencies who have the credentials and interests to contribute to fulfilling the University's vision, "An applied university of today and for tomorrow". The successful agencies must have a proven track record in recruiting to board level in the Higher Education sector and able to present a diverse range of candidates to meet our equality objectives and support the University's strategic objectives.
The tender process will follow the restricted procedure under the Public Procurement Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015).
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 5
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Executive
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to engage with recruitment specialists to undertake recruitment from Executive to Academic roles under five Lots.
Lot 1 - Executive
Example Roles - University Executive Board Level such as Chief Operating Officer, Chief People Officer, Provost and Pro Vice Chancellor Deans
We are seeking a high- touch executive search service for this lot. This will include innovative attraction, search, selection, and appointment support. We expect suppliers to have good existing networks with an excellent knowledge of the sector and the organisation and work closely in partnership with the University to deliver executive level talent.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/11/2024
End:
31/10/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 8
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
In Stage 1 (SSQ stage), the top eight to ten (8 to 10) bidders will be invited to participate in Stage 2 (ITT stage).
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Leadership
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to engage with recruitment specialists to undertake recruitment from Executive to Academic roles under five Lots.
Lot 2 - Leadership
Example Roles - Directors, Deputy Directors and Senior Academics
We would look for a supplier who can provide a full search and selection service, that is fully customisable based on the hiring managers requirements. We expect suppliers to have good existing networks with an excellent knowledge of the sector and the organisation and work closely with the University to deliver Leadership level talent.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/11/2024
End:
31/10/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 8
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
In Stage 1 (SSQ stage), the top eight to ten (8 to 10) bidders will be invited to participate in Stage 2 (ITT stage).
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Professional Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to engage with recruitment specialists to undertake recruitment from Executive to Academic roles under five Lots.
Lot 3 - Professional Services
Example Roles - Head of Department, Business Partners, IT Specialists,
We would be looking for search service for roles of this level where the supplier takes a full brief of the requirements and delivers a selection of well-considered and highly suitable candidates for the hiring manager to consider. Suppliers should have experience in delivering roles of this level and the specialism required and understand how these roles function in the HEI environment. We expect suppliers to deliver insights into the market and provide considered consultative advice that will support the talent search.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/11/2024
End:
31/10/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 8
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
In Stage 1 (SSQ stage), the top eight to ten (8 to 10) bidders will be invited to participate in Stage 2 (ITT stage).
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Higher Education (HE) Academic
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to engage with recruitment specialists to undertake recruitment from Executive to Academic roles under five Lots.
Lot 4 - Higher Education (HE) Academic
Example roles - Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, Researcher, HE Apprenticeships
We would be looking for search service for roles of this level where the supplier takes a full brief of the requirements and delivers a selection of well-considered and highly suitable candidates for the hiring manager to consider. Suppliers should have experience in academic recruitment and have an existing network of talent within Academia. We expect suppliers to deliver insights into the market and provide considered consultative advice that will support the talent search.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/11/2024
End:
31/10/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 8
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
In Stage 1 (SSQ stage), the top eight to ten (8 to 10) bidders will be invited to participate in Stage 2 (ITT stage).
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Further Education (FE)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to engage with recruitment specialists to undertake recruitment from Executive to Academic roles under five Lots.
Lot 5 - Further Education (FE)
Example Roles - Curriculum Lead, Tutors, Teachers, FE Apprenticeship roles
We would be looking for search service for roles of this level where the supplier takes a full brief of the requirements and delivers a selection of well-considered and highly suitable candidates for the hiring manager to consider. Suppliers should have experience in delivering roles within the FE sector and have a working knowledge of Safer Recruitment. We expect suppliers to deliver insights into the market and provide considered consultative advice that will support the talent search
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/11/2024
End:
31/10/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 8
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
In Stage 1 (SSQ stage), the top eight to ten (8 to 10) bidders will be invited to participate in Stage 2 (ITT stage).
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No